As well as print magazines – my heart goes boom – I adore the beauty that is letters, parcels and packages. Since leaving university years ago, when one of my best ladyfriends and I were separated by hills, rivers, mountains and the M25, we have corresponded an awful lot through the medium of post. With [...]
This song by Beth Jeans Houghton and The Hooves Of Destiny woke me via BBC 6 Music. It’s a cheery beat! Listen and gallop somewhere! For – cat related -smiles, love Gemma Correll‘s work:
Abby has to be one of my very favourite illustrators. Her fashion illustrations blow me away and her passion for her art is inspiring. She’s also incredibly wonderful to work with. Abby has achieved so much already, with commissions from the V&A, Company Magazine and jewellery company, MADE. We have some very exciting projects we [...]
I’ve known Kate since university, she’s a very talented textile designer – her work is delicate and full of a deep love and understanding of the natural world. I’m happy for Kate as she begins her business venture, As Petals Fall and I’m very much looking forward to her crafty sessions, making moustaches, lips and [...]
Fritha is not only an amazing illustrator, she also has a wonderful way with words, which you’ll know if you read her blog. She is on the very BRINK of becoming a mother, but is planning on having her wares for sale and popping into the launch party. You’ll remember her from this video perhaps, [...]
Quincy Lampshades (One of my favourites) The Lionheart Magazine Launch Party is taking place on Sunday at 40 Alfred Place, Bristol, from 1pm – 10pm. Hopefully, the day will be filled with copious amounts of Lionheart love! However, as well as Lionheart Magazine for sale – HOORAY! There will be a mini market, talks, live [...]
I was just going to publish this interview with a teeny intro, including the words *pride* *craft* *dreams*, but that’s not my way. So here is a little background story first. I met Emily through a shared passion for interesting, creative and beautiful print media, crafty homes, unease with too many exclamations marks in any [...]
Beautiful Cornwall calendar by Natasha Chambers I love the block and pastel colours, movement and vibrancy. Rounded birds calendar by Sam Harris Intricately detailed, British Wildlife calendar by Night Owl. Circus wall planner, by Nicky Snow Perpetual Treehouse Calendar, by Sukie (found at Liberty) Liberty Calendar – ‘Featuring beautiful new and old images of the [...]
Following on from Temperley loving a couple of blogs ago. I asked Emma Block to do an illustration in her super art deco, feminine style – full of pastel colours, long lines and genteel nods to the audience. I specified that I’d like it to be evocative of the adverts from the 50s, with its [...]
Laura and Alfie B Tana Lawn, Liberty Art Fabrics I do love to walk around Liberty‘s wooden haven. I like to do it alone; waft around without a look to a clock, run my fingers through the silks, stare at the perfectly formed luggage for steam trains, inhale the rose scented perfumes and imagine lying [...]
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Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company – Lord Byron
the future, the lion and the gloss
Pack your things and get on a plane to San Francisco
Bill and Bec No.2
Bill and Bec No.2
Pack your things and get on a plane to San Francisco
the future, the lion and the gloss
Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company – Lord Byron
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kate: cant wait for issue 2!!!!...
caro fenice: Just got hold of issue 1...what a wonderful magazi...
Kristen Nielsen: Emma,
What a lovely article and you do amazing ...